Faithful readers of this newsletter may remember that my third book, an essay collection called Something That May Shock And Discredit You, will be coming out in early 2020. It is in many ways a side-by-side companion to my first book, Texts From Jane Eyre
As a child, due to what I still think is a reasonable misunderstanding of the “He will come as a thief in the night” verse, I spent a lot of time expecting the end of the world to thwart God. (“He can’t take us by surprise if I expect it right... NOW. Riiiiight... NOW!”)
dang your writing is so beautiful
Your list of very specific and considered fears makes me think you have nothing to be afraid of. I'm looking forward to this. You're just fantastic.
As a child, due to what I still think is a reasonable misunderstanding of the “He will come as a thief in the night” verse, I spent a lot of time expecting the end of the world to thwart God. (“He can’t take us by surprise if I expect it right... NOW. Riiiiight... NOW!”)